Stars host Houston Friday and Saturday
February 15, 2006 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Iowa Chops News Release
FRI., FEB. 17 vs. HOUSTON AEROS - WELLS FARGO ARENA - 7:05 PM
STARS vs. Houston: Stars Trail Season Series, 2-3
Broadcasts: Jason Shaver on AM 940; B2 Video on iowastarshockey.com
TV - Mediacom Connections Channel
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SAT., FEB. 18 vs. HOUSTON AEROS - WELLS FARGO ARENA - 1:05 PM
Broadcasts: Jason Shaver on AM 940; B2 Video on iowastarshockey.com
TV - Mediacom Connections Channel
The Stars and the Houston Aeros meet for the sixth and seventh time this season on this upcoming weekend. The last meeting between these two teams saw the Stars win 6-4 at home on January 26th. Goalie Mike Smith made 32 saves, including 15 in the third period. Forward Loui Eriksson scored two goals, while Kyle Brodziak, Jamie Johnson, and Yan Stastny each recorded one goal and one assist--- The Aeros boast three of the AHL's Top 10 points leaders in Erik Westrum, Kirby Law, and rookie Patrick O'Sullivan. Westrum paces the AHL with 76 points, including a League-high 52 assists, while Law is second with 70 points via 30 goals and 40 assists. O'Sullivan is ranked eighth overall, but is first among all AHL Rookies with 55 points. His 28 goals are also an AHL Rookie high. Fellow teammate Roman Voloshenko rounds out the Top 10 in Rookie scoring with 38 points. With 42 points, defenseman Curtis Murphy is second among AHL defensemen in scoring. Goaltender Josh Harding is second among AHL goalies based on Save Percentage. Harding has a .923 Save Percentage and has a 21-7-0 record.
IN THE COMMUNITY:
Out and Around Des Moines & Neighboring Communities
STARS PROMOTIONS/APPEARANCES:
- Thur., Feb. 16th - Shooter will be stopping by the Des Moines Sportshow after 5 PM at the Iowa State Fair Grounds.
- Thur., Feb. 16th - Shooter will be stopping by the Des Moines Home and Garden Show after 6 PM at the Iowa Events Center.
- Fri., Feb. 17th - SAVE $44 with the Des Moines Radio Group 4 for $40 NIGHT! Purchase four $21 tickets for just $40! This offer can only be redeemed at the Wells Fargo Box Office and is only available for the $21 price level.
- Sat., Feb. 18th - On Saturday, stick around after the 1:05 PM matinee game for a SLAPSHOT SNAPSHOT! Make sure you bring your camera and take a photo with your favorite Stars player following the game!
- Sat., Mar. 4th - DAN JANCEVSKI BOBBLEHEAD NIGHT! The first 5,000 fans will receive a bobblehead of Dan Jancevski, the Iowa Stars Captain.
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